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04/19/2024 12:44:01 pm

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Ready for China

Taiwan ‘Defeats’ Massive PLA Amphibious Invasion in Major Military Exercise

The huge live-fire war games involved the major service branches of ROCAF.

To Taiwan?

Trump Jeopardizes Taiwan’s Plan to buy F-35B Stealth Fighters

"He's a friend of mine."

Like a chopper

Taiwan Confident of Acquiring F-35B Stealth Jets from the US to Counter China

Taiwan specifically wants to purchase the F-35B, the version flown only by the U.S. Marine Corps.

Tsai takes up ‘Twitter’ to Congratulate Trump.

Taiwan’s President Tsai Takes to Twitter to Congratulate Trump

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday congratulated US President Donald Trump just hours after his oath taking ceremony. Instead of a phone call, this time the Taiwanese leader resorted to Twitter.

Taiwan’s President Accuses China of ‘Intimidation’

Taiwanese President Tsai Accuses China of ‘Intimidation’ and ‘Coercion’

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday minced no words as she accused China of resorting back to aggressive policies for pressurizing the self-ruled island. Tsai, who will soon on weeklong Central American tour, was speaking at the yearend conference in Taipei.

Trump and Terry Branstad

Trump Says China Should 'Play by the Rules'

"China is not a market economy. They have not played by the rules, and they that its time they are going to start. They're going to start. They're going to," Trump said.

Dipplomatic brouhaha

Trump Shows Anti-Communist Streak by Talking to Taiwan’s President, who China Hates

The U.S. is legally bound by treaties to defend Taiwan in the event of war with China.

No love for China

War-Mongering ex-PLA General wants China to Quickly Attack Taiwan should Tensions Flare

He also said the PLA should bombard Hsinchu in northwestern Taiwan, Taoyuan (also in the northwest) and the capital Taipei (in the north) at the start of the war.

Tsai Ing-wen National Day Speech.

Taiwan President Urges China to Engage in Talks in Her first National Day Speech

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has called on China to restart the stalled peace process as soon as possible in her first National Day speech on Monday. Tsai's request to resume talks comes nearly five months after Beijing halted official communication with the island nation.

Taiwan Appoints pro-China politician as APEC Envoy.

Taiwan Appoints Pro-China Politician as APEC Envoy Amid Cross-Strait Tension

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday offered an olive branch to Beijing by appointing a pro-China politician to represent Taipei at the forthcoming APEC Summit (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation). The annual Asia-Pacific summit will be held next month in Peru.

Cross Strait Relations.

Taiwan President Claims Unofficial Communication Channels With China Still Intact

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Saturday that unofficial communication channels with China are very much intact despite Beijing suspending official communication channels with the island nation earlier this year.

 Tsai Ing-wen's Visit to Panama.

Taiwan seeks to Deepen Ties with Panama to Counter China’s Influence in the Region

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen kick started her first overseas trip in Panama on Saturday as Taiwan aims to deepen bilateral relationship with one of its key allies

China reported that it has halted a communication mechanism with Taiwan.

China Cuts a Communication Link With Taiwan

China reported that it has halted a communication mechanism with Taiwan. The measure has been taken as a response to the failur of Taiwan's new government to affirm the "One-China" principle.

Taiwanese President's first foreign trip.

Taiwanese President Embarks on First Foreign Visit as China Remains Alert

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen left for Panama and Paraguay on Friday, marking her first foreign trip since taking over the office last month. Both countries are among the 22 countries that officially recognize the island nation.

Dalai Lama is in Washington, D. C. this week.

China Cautions US Against Meeting With Dalai Lama

China has warned US officials against meeting the Dalai Lama during his visit to the country. The Tibetan spiritual leader is in Washington, D. C. this week.

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